Onsite Safety Manager
About The Position
The Onsite Safety Manager formulates, develops, and coordinates onsite safety and loss-control functions. The role requires thorough knowledge of federal safety regulations and the electrical construction trade, proficiency with a PC and Microsoft Office Suite, and the ability to operate various types of construction equipment. The position involves 60–75% travel and generally works between 6 AM and 6 PM, Monday through Friday. Schedules may vary and include nights, weekends, or holidays, so flexibility is necessary. The manager monitors regulatory compliance, coordinates with the Safety Department and external stakeholders, supports and advises onsite personnel, and helps promote safe work practices. Duties include conducting audits, training, maintaining safety supplies and documentation, assisting with task safety planning, investigating incidents, and performing drug-testing processes. Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a background check and drug test.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Safety or Construction, or five years of experience in the electrical trade.
- Three to five years of safety experience, or five years of experience in the electrical trade.
- Fourth-year apprentice or above.
- Proficiency with a PC and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Thorough knowledge of federal safety regulations and the electrical construction trade.
- Ability to operate various types of construction equipment.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Ability to travel 60–75%.
- Successful completion of a background check and drug test is a condition of employment.
Responsibilities
- Monitor compliance with government regulatory agencies such as OSHA, MSHA, and DNR.
- Collaborate with the Safety Department to improve safety and health onsite and across the company.
- Interface with customers, general and specialty contractors, and trade associations to facilitate safety practices and regulatory compliance and to support a consistent approach to health, safety, and environmental issues.
- Participate in daily Operational Risk Management and toolbox talk meetings, including leading or facilitating discussions when possible.
- Serve as the primary contact for onsite safety-related issues or concerns.
- Complete jobsite safety audits, identify unsafe conditions and work practices, and ensure appropriate corrective actions are taken.
- Maintain stock of and order safety supplies for the project.
- Provide support to onsite personnel.
- Assist with task safety analysis and pre-planning.
- Train employees in company safety practices, including Aerial Lift, Forklift, and New Hire Safety Onboarding.
- Complete, submit, and track written communications, including toolbox talks, site-specific safety plans and forms, procedures, and correspondence.
- Conduct accident investigations, determine causes, identify preventive measures, and recommend corrective action when warranted based on incidents or trends.
- Conduct organizational drug-testing processes, including pre-employment, random, reasonable-suspicion/for-cause, and post-accident testing.
- Provide guidance to field employees, project supervisors, and management on employee health and safety, public safety, and environmental safety.
- Perform other related duties as required and assigned.
Benefits
- Career development and continued education programs.
- Competitive, merit-based compensation.
- Career path development.
- Flexible and robust benefits package for regular, full-time team members.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
